HR Advisor

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Greater London seeks an HR Advisor to support the full employee lifecycle and enhance HR operations utilizing digital tools. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification and proven HR experience. Responsibilities include offering HR advice, managing onboarding, and conducting exit interviews. This role plays a crucial part in supporting managers and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Strong knowledge in HR processes and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD qualification level 3 or 5 or currently pursuing it.
• Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR position.
• Familiarity with HR systems and a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and practical support to line managers.
• Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems.
• Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.
• Conduct exit interviews and report insights for improvement.
• Assist in investigations and grievances.

Skills

CIPD qualification level 3 or 5 (or working towards)

Proven experience in a generalist HR role

Strong knowledge of HR processes and employee relations

Confidence working with HR systems

Job description

HR Advisor- Newport- Fully Office Based

Salary up to £37,000

Yolk Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a global manufacturer in the search for an experienced HR Advisor.

This is a broad, hands‑on HR role where you'll support the full employee lifecycle while working closely with managers across the business. You'll also play a key part in improving how HR operates by making the most of digital tools and emerging technology to support better decisions and a stronger employee experience.

What you'll be doing

• Providing day-to-day HR advice and practical support to line managers
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to exit
• Maintaining accurate employee data across local HR systems and the global HRIS
• Producing reports to support site and management decision-making
• Supporting recruitment activity, including interviews, alongside the central recruitment team
• Preparing offer letters, contracts and letters confirming changes to terms and conditions
• Managing onboarding processes and ensuring all new starter documentation is complete
• Supporting absence management, capability cases and employee relations matters
• Assisting with investigations, disciplinaries and grievances
• Conducting exit interviews and sharing insights to support improvement
• Delivering HR training sessions and workshops for managers and employees
• Supporting organisational change initiatives and wider HR projects
• Coordinating payroll inputs and responding to audit requests

Working with external bodies to ensure legal compliance

• Supporting people initiatives, engagement activity and the journey towards Great Place to Work accreditation
• Attending job fairs with hiring managers and sharing best practice across the business

What you'll bring

• CIPD qualification level 3 or 5 (or working towards)
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employee relations
• Confidence working with HR systems and using data to inform decisions